Happy New Year's Eve

 Hard to believe that 2024 will be here in a couple of hours.

We went back to Target and returned two items we had bought yesterday.  Also, went to Dollar Tree and picked up the cheaper, smaller version of what we returned to Target.

Went to Belk's to get my mascara and then came home for lunch and a nap.

Spent the rest of the day reading.

Terry made us a steak dinner and broccoli.  We had planned to have mashed potatoes also, but no dish that was microwavable.  Champagne was also a no go, as we could not get it opened.  We had wine instead!

We will be relaxing tonight and then partying at Diane and Tom's tomorrow.

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL  May 2024 be a good year for all, HEALTHY and HAPPY.

Day Four and Five Combined

 Oops - forgot to write the blog yesterday - Friday, December 29, 2023

The landlords delivered a table to us for us to use as an office.  The desk they had in the kitchen area was moved to the lanai.

We spent the day getting food, etc. into the house.  We went to Walmart and then the Dollar Tree on Highway 466.  That Dollar Tree was pretty well picked over.

We then went to Publix.  I think Terry had it with shopping with Marilyn and suggested that Marilyn wait in the car!  Marilyn was more than happy to do that.

Terry cooked dinner and we relaxed and then attended our Temple's service on line.  Terry in the living room and Marilyn in the alcove/breakfast area that we are using as our office.  Our landlord(s) bought a used table and chairs for us to use as an office.  So nice of them.

Saturday, December 30, 2023

We had a lazy morning, setting up our offices, doing laundry, eating, etc.

We finally got dressed and Diane and Tom came over with the box that we leave in their garage.

They were on their way to the airport to pick up their friends Lolly and Frank, in Orlando.

We then went to Target and the Dollar Tree on Highway 441, which was much better stocked.

From there we went to Mom and Dad's for pizza.  We have leftovers!!!

We hope to have a quiet evening at home.

On The Road Again-Day Three

 Got to our car in the parking lot ($35 to park overnight)!  There was frost on the windows this morning too.

We got everything loaded into the car and used the defroster and we were good to go (Terry did a little scrapping too),

We had a few wrong turns, as Marilyn misread the signs, but our GPS got us back to the Bypass and then I-75.

We hit some rain in spots, but otherwise I-75 was a smooth ride until about 90 miles from our destination. Shortly after we had stopped at the Visitor Center, and had a drive-through lunch in the car ,from Wendy's since it had been raining.  Then our GPS took us on an interesting ride through the countryside, and off of I-75 due to an accident..

We stopped for gas at Love's and saw this Pet Wash.

We got to our rental and met the owners and they were very eager to see that we had everything that we needed.  Nice.

Since it was Thursday, we stopped for dinner at Cracker Barrell, and turkey.  We were underwhelmed.

We lighted an electronic candle in memory of our Dad.

On the Road - Day Two - Day from Hell

Let's start with the Springhill Suites, Elizabethtown.  We wanted to stay at a Springhill Suites as the one we stayed at in New Jersey was so outstanding.   This one not so much.  Near a train - noisy.  Bathroom light shown in the room if used at night.  Light in the "living room" too low to allow for reading, etc. etc.  

We left at 8:12 a.m. (Chicago Time) after breakfast.  ICE on the car!  Burr!!  Fortunately, the brush was in the trunk on top.  That's a first for us.

We had a slow down, but not too bad on I-65.  But I-24 was another story - 2 hours of our lives we won't get back!  We had lunch at McDonalds and stopped for gas and potty breaks a few times.

Yes, it was dark when we got to the Springhill Suites, Atlanta near the airport.  Actually, after 7 p.m.  After leaving our luggage in our room, we went to dinner next door at the Renaissance Hotel.  A violinist (not too talented) was roaming the dining room.  We shared a salad and a turkey sandwich (with mashed potatoes).

We are now watching the Kennedy Center Awards. Which we have now turned off.  Nothing to watch!

On The Road Again

 Marilyn loaded up the car with her stuff and then picked up Terry and loaded up her stuff.

We left Terry's about 8:45 a.m.

Stopped for lunch at Love's and had Arby's for lunch, and then got gasoline and were on our way again.

We stopped at a rest area and then made our way to Elizabethtown, KY, Springhill Suites.

Terry just ordered from Hong Kong Chinese and we will dine in our room.